Ephesians 5:18 net — And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,

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"And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,"

— Ephesians 5:18, NET Bible

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KJV
“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;”
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ASV
“And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit; ”
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WEB
“Don't be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,”
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DRB
“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is luxury: but be ye filled with the Holy Spirit,”
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BBE
“And do not take overmuch wine by which one may be overcome, but be full of the Spirit;”
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KJVA
“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;”
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Ephesians 5 — Context

Live Wisely Therefore consider carefully how you live– not as unwise but as wise,

taking advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord’s will is.

And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,

speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord,

always giving thanks to God the Father for each other in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

and submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Ephesians 5:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 5:18 say?

Ephesians 5:18 in the NET Bible reads: “And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,”

Where is Ephesians 5:18 in the Bible?

Ephesians 5:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 5, verse 18.

Who wrote Ephesians?

Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Ephesians about?

Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.

What are the major themes of Ephesians?

Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 5:18.

What translation should I read Ephesians 5:18 in?

Ephesians 5:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Ephesians 5:18?

Ephesians 5:18 reads (NET): “And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Ephesians 5:18 net — And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,

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